Avantika Bhargava, MD, MD;
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Avantika Bhargava, MD, MD;
My expertise includes hospital medicine, primary care, and the management of critically ill patients. I am adept at diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of medical conditions and thrive in both high-acuity and resource-limited environments. My experience in underserved settings has sharpened my adaptability and clinical decision-making skills.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, traveling, and exploring different cuisines and local food. I believe a healthy mind begins with a healthy body, and I’m a strong advocate for holistic well-being. I practice yoga, exercise and enjoy preparing nourishing meals.
I relocated to the Berkshires for residency training and, within a year, fell in love with the area. I appreciate the slower pace of life and the strong sense of community, surrounded by scenic natural beauty—making it a perfect place to build both a meaningful career and a fulfilling personal life.”,”_description”:”field_64a85ffd2e0c3″,”interest_label”:”Favorite Berkshire Spots”,”_interest_label”:”field_64a8600d2e0c4″,”interest_list_0_item”:”Mount Greylock Tanglewood Great Barrington downtown (for restaurants”,”_interest_list_0_item”:”field_64a860312e0c6″,”interest_list_1_item”:”shopping from local artist boutiques) Lake Onota”,”_interest_list_1_item”:”field_64a860312e0c6″,”interest_list”:2,”_interest_list”:”field_64a860212e0c5″,”css_classes”:””,”_css_classes”:”field_64b0028a70cd8″,”section_id”:””,”_section_id”:”field_64b0028a70d27″,”block_title”:””,”_block_title”:”field_64b0028a70d70″,”custom_css”:””,”_custom_css”:”field_64da5a2ddd5ef”},”mode”:”preview”} /–>
Care & Services
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Services
1. Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations. 2. Coordinate all aspects of a patient’s care during hospitalization 3. Evaluate patients in the Emergency Department and decide on hospital admission. 4. Manage discharge planning, including medication reconciliation, follow-up arrangements, and patient. education. 5. Serve as the central point of contact among specialists, nurses, therapists, and primary care providers. 6. Communicate clinical updates and plans with the patient’s family and outpatient doctors. 7. Perform common bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and central line placements. 8. Facilitate transitions to rehab, skilled nursing facilities, or home care services with proper handoff. 9. Respond to acute changes in patient conditions (e.g., rapid response calls, codes). 10. Stabilize patients until ICU transfer or specialist input.
Clinical Interest
I am deeply interested in managing acute and chronic illnesses in hospitalized patients, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality inpatient care and preventing recurrent hospitalizations through evidence-based practices and coordinated discharge planning. I also have a particular interest in the inpatient management of patients with oncologic diseases, especially those receiving chemotherapy.
Primary Location
Berkshire Medical Center Emergency Department
Pittsfield, MA 01201 Get Directions